How much space between salon stations?

Plan about 4.5 to 6 feet between styling stations, measured from the center of one chair to the center of the next. Minerva Beauty recommends 54 to 56 inches, and Buy-Rite Beauty suggests 4 to 6 feet. Tighter spacing fits more chairs but leaves stylists working elbow to elbow.

Leave room in the other directions too. Minerva says to allow at least 5 feet straight out from each station and at least 2 feet between the end station and a side wall. Where people walk, the 2010 ADA Standards set 36 inches as the minimum width of an accessible route.

The salon station entry covers typical widths. In the salon layout planner, a check shows the closest pair of chairs center to center and flags walkways under 36 inches. See also how much space a salon chair needs.